ters of mysteries which are
deposited in the innermost parts of the words of the Books; and be assured
that the fountain of assurance will gush out in the hearts of the firm and
steadfast women believers, and the divine graces will strengthen them from
all sides, and the Lord will enable them to diffuse the fragrances. And He
will make them manifest signs, beaming stars, shining lights, fruitful
trees, flowing fountains, perfect words and mature proofs. Then know thou
that verily Abdul-Baha is between the fangs of the dragon of afflictions
and in the grasp of dangers night and day."

As to ye, O maid-servants of the Merciful One: "Gird up your loins in
union and harmony, so that the Lord may strengthen your backs in His
mighty Kingdom, make you servants in His excellent vineyard, raise you to
the highest stations in this glorious age, and cause you to reach your
greatest hopes in this auspicious day."

Address thou the maid-servants of the Merciful One, and say: "Verily, Mary
Magdalene was a villager, but on account of her keeping firm in the Cause
of Christ after His death, she was rendered successful in such a matter,
whereby her face is shining and beaming forth on the horizon of the
universe forevermore! And she surpassed even men in defending the fortress
of the Cause of God against the attack of the hosts of suspicions. This is
indeed a glorious condition! This is indeed a great matter! This is indeed
a manifest light!"

"O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!..."

O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!

At this moment I remember thee, while the cup of my tongue is overflowing
with the wine of God's praise, and I address thee in a spirit whereby the
hearts of all the creation are cheerfully moved.

Know thou, verily, the Spirit hath indeed so surrounded my limbs that it
moveth them as it willeth and my tongue uttereth the most wonderful speech
and most sweet words while addressing thee, so that thou mayest be moved
by these holy fragrances which perfume all regions, and be dilated with
joy by this address, which is revealed because of my abundant love for
thee and my excessive kindness and great affection unto thee.

O maid-servant of God, verily the Holy Spirit breathes in this day unto
the hearts which are moving, beating, pure and attracted by the love of
God.

Abandon thou every occupation and be engaged in the affairs of thy Lord
and serve the Spirit of Truth which hath pou